Impact & News

Spring Growth Through Community Partnerships Spring is a season of growth, and at J13 Community that growth is happening through partnerships across Austin. Because of your support, our Community Members are spending more time building friendships, learning new skills, and sharing their strengths with Austin in meaningful ways. Whether joining … Read more

January 23rd Newsletter Update 2026 Hi friends, Happy January! Because of you, J13 Community reached our year-end fundraising goal, and your generosity is already creating more joy, relief, and opportunity for families who need it most. And because you helped us finish the year strong, we’re stepping into 2026 with … Read more

  J13 – December 24th Newsletter Update 2025 Hi Friend, As we reflect on this season, we are deeply grateful for your support and partnership in creating meaningful connection, joy, and belonging for adults with complex special needs and their families. Because of you, our community continues to grow in … Read more

J13 – December 4th Newsletter Update 2025 – Hi Friend, Thank you for an incredible Giving Tuesday! Because of your generosity, we raised $74,966 toward our $75,000 goal.

  J13 – November Newsletter Update 2025 Hi, Giving Tuesday is almost here! It’s a global movement where generosity takes the wheel, fueling nonprofits like J13 Community to keep growing, connecting, and creating lifelong impact for adults with complex special needs. Last Giving Tuesday, your generosity enabled us to purchase … Read more

  J13 – October Newsletter Update 2025 When Friendship Fuels Confidence: Landon’s First Night Away from Home The first night away from home came with some hesitation for Landon, with new experiences in our Respite Program (R2R) waiting just ahead. But by dinner time, a burger, fries, and a game … Read more

  J13 – September Newsletter Update 2025 A Closer Look Into J13 A Quick Glimpse Into J13 Hi Friend, We’re excited to share a short video that gives you a glimpse into what J13 is all about, a community where adults with profound autism and their families finally hear “yes” … Read more

  JANUARY – JULY 2025 Because of YOU, 2025 has been a year of growth, breakthroughs, and hope. Every hour of care, every skill learned, every barrier broken, it all began with your belief in what’s possible for our Community Members. From thousands of program and respite hours to life-changing … Read more

  J13 – July Newsletter Update 2025 R2R Update……Making Waves with R2R Adventures! From tubing thrills to peaceful boat rides, our R2R (Respite to Residential) crew is proving that adventure has no limits. We’re breaking norms and creating experiences for a population often overlooked…building confidence, friendships, and unforgettable memories on … Read more

J13 – June Newsletter Update 2025 Summer Program – Our Biggest Summer Yet Our summer program is back and it’s bigger, better, and bolder than ever! We’ve grown from serving 8 to 15 families, expanded from 3 to 8 weeks, and doubled our community adventures to 8 unique destinations, which … Read more